The Town of Rosemère is calling on its citizens to actively participate in a public consultation meeting scheduled for June 3, focusing on the future of the Pôle régional—the area surrounding Place Rosemère. This significant event will offer residents a chance to contribute to the development of a visionary urban plan aimed at transforming the space into a multifunctional, inclusive, and sustainable living environment.
The consultation will center on the proposed Plan particulier d’urbanisme (PPU) for the Pôle régional, which includes the quadrilateral defined by Labelle and Bouthillier boulevards, montée Sanche, and Highway 640. This area is currently home to the Place Rosemère shopping centre and surrounding infrastructure, but the town hopes to reshape it into a modern, community-focused hub that aligns with both local needs and broader regional guidelines.
The in-person event will take place on Tuesday, June 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Lévis-Fortier Hall of the Externat Sacré-Cœur, located at 535 rue Lefrançois in Rosemère. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for participant check-in. Attendance is free, but registration is mandatory and must be completed by May 30 by emailing communications@ville.rosemere.qc.ca or by calling 450-621-3500, extension 1249.
The evening will include a formal presentation followed by interactive workshops where participants can share their views on key urban planning aspects. These will touch on the proposed layout of the regional hub, land use and building function, public spaces, mobility infrastructure, architectural integration, and the projected steps moving forward. Urban planning professionals and citizen engagement specialists will be on hand to guide and moderate the discussions, ensuring everyone’s input is heard and documented.
Importantly, the Town of Rosemère is making a special effort to include younger voices in the conversation. Residents aged 12 to 17 are warmly encouraged to participate, with a designated “youth table” being set up during the workshop segment to allow them to engage with the issues in a way that speaks to their experiences and expectations. For families attending with small children, a play area will be available upon request. This space will include toys and craft materials to entertain young ones while their parents take part in the consultation. However, the town advises that this is not a formal childcare service and that parents remain responsible for their children during the event.
For those unable to attend in person, the consultation process will also be made available online. Starting at 7:00 p.m. on June 3—the same time as the live meeting—and running until June 11, residents will be able to participate through a digital platform. The link to this online consultation will be posted on the town’s official website and shared across its various digital platforms to ensure maximum accessibility.
Town officials emphasize that this consultation is not merely a symbolic gesture but a vital component of the planning process. “This is an opportunity for the people of Rosemère to take an active role in shaping a future neighborhood that reflects their priorities—whether that’s improved walkability, more green spaces, or better architectural cohesion,” said a spokesperson for the municipality. “The Pôle régional has the potential to become a true hub of daily life, and we need the input of our community to make it happen.”
As urban development continues to reshape cities and towns across Quebec, Rosemère’s initiative stands out for its emphasis on community engagement, sustainability, and inclusivity. The consultation aims not only to present a vision but to co-create it—putting the power of planning into the hands of the people who will live, work, and raise families in the space being designed.
The Town invites all residents—young and old—to seize this opportunity to be heard and to help guide the future of one of the most important development areas in Rosemère. For more information, to register, or to participate online starting June 3, residents are encouraged to visit the Town of Rosemère’s official website or follow the latest updates on social media.
